Channi (Tea Strainer)
すべてのチャイを最後の一滴まで濾し取る！深くて細かなインドの魔法網
Description
A metal (or brass) tea strainer with a deeper, much finer mesh than Japanese ones. Completely blocks finely crushed CTC tea leaves and spices.
Classification: For Everyone,Strainer,Chai Exclusive
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How to use
Ingredients
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Fine mesh
Instructions
- Boil black tea leaves (CTC), milk, spices like cardamom vigorously in a pot.
- Place this Channi (strainer) over a Chai glass (or cup).
- Pour piping hot Chai all at once from a high position from the pot, catching massive tea leaf/spice dregs in the deep mesh, dropping only pure smooth liquid into the glass.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese tea strainer (subbable but fine CTC leaves slip through if mesh is coarse)
Pairing
Masala Chai, Boiled milk tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Channi' means tea strainer in Hindi. Since Indian CTC tea leaves are fine like coffee powder, shallow coarse Japanese strainers pool powder at the glass bottom, causing a gritty tongue-feel. A dedicated deep mesh is absolutely necessary to enjoy authentic Chai.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] A street Chai vendor (Chaiwala) pours boiling Chai like a waterfall from ~1 meter high towards the Channi, packing it with air to froth it fluffily!
Allergen
None